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Mayor Weighs in on Alderman’s Association With President Trump

It’s Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the city of Chicago vs. Ald. Ed Burke and President Donald Trump, so to speak.

Nov. 7, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 7, 2016 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

Dating in the Digital World: How Matchmaking Sites Are Changing Society

While it may have seemed taboo 15 or 20 years ago, online dating is now a courtship commonplace. We explore the growing prominence of dating in the digital world.

Proposed Legislation Targets Illinois Gun Retailers

President Donald Trump again says Chicago has the nation’s toughest gun laws. While that’s not true, local prosecutors and gun control advocates say it’s because of holes in the law that getting a gun here is so easy. Lawmakers are now considering tighter regulations in Illinois.

Lincoln Park Zoo Welcomes Newborn Goeldi’s Monkey

You’ll need to look closely to spot Lincoln Park Zoo’s new baby monkey. The infant, born Oct. 15 to first-time parents, is barely visible as it clings to its mother’s neck.

Tax Overhaul, New Fed Policy Could Chart New Course for U.S. Economy

Tempers flare in Congress as House Republicans move quickly to overhaul the nation’s tax system. A look at the economic politics and policies at play.

How to Predict Mass Shootings? Look For Domestic Violence, Says Professor

Could the deadly mass shooting inside a Texas church on Sunday have been predicted? Yes, a Northwestern professor argues, if only more attention had been paid to the gunman’s history of domestic violence.

Author: Trump’s Election Won’t Stop ‘End of White Christian America’

Robert P. Jones on why the election of President Donald Trump was the “death rattle” of white Christian America.

Wheaton Military Museum Expands Historic Mission

Marching through 100 years of military history in the recently expanded First Division Museum at Cantigny Park.

State Lawmakers Scramble to Tackle Charges of Sexual Harassment

Legislators return to Springfield on Tuesday for the second half of the annual veto session. Front and center: What’s being done in the capital about sexual harassment. 

Nov. 6, 2017 - Full Show

Watch the Nov. 6, 2017 full episode of "Chicago Tonight."

DNAinfo and the Challenge of Hyperlocal News

Coverage of local news took a giant step backwards with the closing of hyperlocal news websites DNAinfo Chicago and Chicagoist. A look at the changing media landscape.

New Watchdog to Investigate Ethics Complaints in Springfield

After three years without a legislative inspector general, a former federal prosecutor has been tapped to temporarily fill the watchdog position. Former federal prosecutor Julie Porter discusses her new role.

‘Saturday Night Live’ Exhibit Offers Behind-the-Scenes Peek at TV Show

At the Museum of Broadcast Communications, a new exhibition looks at a television phenomenon with strong ties to Chicago.

First Frost Signals Time to Put WTTW Garden to Bed

This week, Chicago will see its first hard frost of the season—and that means it’s time to prepare our WTTW garden for winter. Organic gardener Jeanne Nolan leads the way.